Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Business News & Resources
A Guide to Tax Deductions for Home-Based Businesses
July 02, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has compiled a guide that breaks down the ins and outs of the home office tax deduction, including who is eligible and how to calculate your home-based business tax break.
Economic Scene
Florida’s Business Commercial Rent Sales Tax Eliminated
July 02, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $1.3 billion tax relief bill (House Bill 7031) on June 30, which included the complete elimination of Florida’s Business Rent Tax (BRT). The removal of the BRT will become effective on Oct. 1, 2025.
County & Municipal News
City of DeLand Launches Website to Support Local Businesses
June 25, 2025
The City of DeLand has launched a new website designed to showcase the city’s assets aimed at attracting business investment and economic opportunities.
Webinars, Workshops & Forums
Leveraging A Personal Brand to Generate Business Opportunities
June 25, 2025
In today’s competitive market, a strong personal brand is a powerful asset for business growth. This free SCORE workshop will guide entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals in crafting an authentic and compelling personal brand...
Marketing & Strategy
How to Create a ‘Biz Dev’ Strategy to Grow Your Business
June 25, 2025
Business development, colloquially known as biz dev, is a broad term that refers to a range of activities that create value for your business.
Innovation & Technology
Are A.I. Search Assistants Bypassing Your Brand?
June 25, 2025
Web search strategies to optimize brand visibility are being disrupted by Generative AI (gen AI) and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude. As a result, tactics your business relied on to deliver “page 1” search results three years ago will no longer cut it.
Economic Scene
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
June 25, 2025
Do you own an independent retail store that opened in 2024, or do you plan to open this year? You may qualify for the Faire Small-Business Grant.
Economic Scene
Forecast: State’s Economy is Strong, but Some Bumps in Road Ahead
June 10, 2025
As covered by FloridaPolitics, Florida’s economy is on solid footing and projected growth over the next five years seems promising, but net migration to Florida will begin to slow, according to the latest economic forecast from Florida TaxWatch. The 2024 to 2030 outlook projects some promising figures, but there are also cautionary signs in the detailed analysis.
Grants & Funding
Nominate a Small Business Hero for a $20,000 Grant
June 10, 2025
Intuit has announced an expansion of its Small Business Hero Day program into a year-long initiative called the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program. The program will assist small business heroes across the U.S. by spotlighting three winners each quarter who have made a positive impact in their community, while demonstrating courage, perseverance, and integrity.
Entrepreneur Resources
MySBA Free Learning Platform for Entrepreneurs
June 10, 2025
Whether you’re thinking about launching your first venture or ready to scale your existing enterprise, the Small Business Administration can help with its free MySBA Learning Platform
